Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Brett Almond, MD

Vascular Surgery Physician · St Petersburg, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
960 7TH AVE N, St Petersburg, FL 33705
7278218101
In practice since 2007 (19 years)
NPI: 1992824908 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Almond

Dr. Brett Almond is a vascular surgery physician in St Petersburg, FL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Almond performed 1,014 Medicare services across 758 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Almond received a total of $25,541 from 54 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 327 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in vascular surgery physician. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Almond is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice ▲ Top 39% volume in FL $25,541 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,014
Medicare services
Top 39% in FL for vascular surgery physician
758
Unique beneficiaries
$100
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~53 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 323 $99 $390
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 114 $53 $249
Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts 90 $172 $741
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 76 $124 $573
Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts 71 $125 $555
Ultrasound of hemodialysis access 59 $90 $387
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 56 $30 $114
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 36 $131 $507
Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 29 $118 $573
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity 29 $60 $216
Initial hospital admission, high complexity 27 $134 $603
New patient office visit (30-44 min) 25 $88 $339
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 24 $134 $546
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity 18 $103 $411
Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 15 $38 $150
Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device 11 $14 $57
Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 11 $83 $387
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
7.0% high complexity
37.4% medium
55.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$25,541
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $3,649/year across 7 years
Top 15% in FL for vascular surgery physician
54
Companies
327
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,316 (63.9%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$9,225 (36.1%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$1,639
2023
$11,908
2022
$1,326
2021
$1,036
2020
$902
2019
$3,439
2018
$5,292

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$9,347
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$4,291
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$3,343
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$1,716
Abbott Laboratories
$1,641
Cook Medical LLC
$675
Endologix, Inc.
$605
Boston Scientific Corporation
$496
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$397
Medtronic, Inc.
$323
Endologix LLC
$309
Inari Medical, Inc.
$267
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$251
Osiris Therapeutics Inc.
$197
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$153
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.
$149
Bolton Medical Inc
$117
MEDELA LLC
$91
CSL Behring
$72
ConvaTec Inc.
$67
Endogastric Solutions, Inc
$61
Penumbra, Inc.
$54
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$53
Organogenesis Inc.
$51
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$48
Tactile Systems Technology Inc
$48
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
$48
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
$44
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$43
Innovation Technologies Inc
$42
PolyNovo North America LLC
$40
Acera Surgical, Inc.
$37
ACELL, INC.
$37
Covidien LP
$36
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.
$32
Ethicon US, LLC
$29
Kerecis Limited
$26
Terumo Medical Corporation
$26
Baxter Healthcare
$24
Avita Medical Americas, Llc
$23
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$22
EKOS Corporation
$21
Biocompatibles, Inc.
$20
Allergan Inc.
$19
Sanara MedTech Inc.
$19
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
$17
Surmodics, Inc.
$17
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$17
CryoLife, Inc.
$15
Mallinckrodt LLC
$15
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$14
PFIZER INC.
$13
CashFlow Solutions, LLC
$12
Aziyo Biologics, Inc.
$10
Top 3 companies account for 66.5% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (64%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $2,519 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Vascular surgery physicians within 10 mi
41
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
ST ANTHONYS HOSPITAL
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Almond is a clinical cardiology specialist, with moderate Medicare volume, with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 15% of FL peers, with 19 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Almond experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Almond performed 323 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Almond receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Almond received a total of $25,541 from 54 companies across 327 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Almond's costs compare to other vascular surgery physicians in St Petersburg?
Dr. Almond's average Medicare payment per service is $100. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Almond) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →